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Upcoming Events
Previous Events
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Promoting a Culture of Peace through Music and International Exchange with the UN Singers
On 13 October 2026, UNU will host special event featuring the United Nations Singers, regional choirs and special guests.
Conference
3rd International Conference: Geospatial Science & Technology for Earth Observation (GSTEO 2026)
Nidhi Nagabhatla, UNU-CRIS Senior Research Fellow, will present at the Geospatial Science and Technology for Earth Observation (GSTEO 2026).
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2026 Youth Champion in Environmental Action & Awareness Awards at the International Peace Festival Gala
The United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH), Waterfront Media Group, and the International Peace Festival honour four outstanding Ontario youth as the 2026 recipients of the Youth Champion in Environmental Action & Awareness Award.
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Redesigning Connection: 30 Years of Environmental Partnership and Beyond
TOKYO & ONLINE: This event will explore the history and future of the Global Environment Outreach Centre (GEOC), a joint project of UNU-IAS and the Ministry of the Environment, Japan.
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2026 Jobs and Development Conference
The Jobs and Development Conference 2026 brings together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners from around the world to discuss the latest insights on jobs, labour markets, and inclusive development.
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Building Resilient Global Governance for an Era of Recurring Crises
A webinar of the Global Governance Innovation Platform
Seminar
My Shock Hit Differently: Political Favoritism and Fund Allocation after Hydrogeological Shocks
Our UNU-MERIT Seminar Series is pleased to promote an upcoming research seminar featuring Professor Giuseppe Maggio , Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Palermo, Italy.
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Science Talk: Welcome to the Anthropocene
Understanding environment degradation through human history
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2026 Brace Water Day Keynote: Prof. Kaveh Madani
McGill University's Brace Water Centre hosts keynote address by Prof. Kaveh Madani as he speaks to the mounting pressure on global water systems.
Seminar
Webinar #9 | Ethical by Design Approach to AI-assisted Scholarly Research
In this webinar, Adegboyega Ojo will share his thoughts and experience on how to further strengthen research integrity with AI-assisted analysis.